Lead Locksmith- Open to CSULB Employees Only

About BBS

Beach Building Services (BBS) at California State University Long Beach is dedicated to supporting the university by ensuring the safe operation, maintenance, and development of the campus. As a large, thriving department, BBS provides facilities based comprehensive support to the campus in the areas of academics, activities and event services. These facilities contribute to a well-rounded and enriching campus experience for students, faculty and staff. BBS is proud to contribute to the dynamic and transformative educational and social events and programs that make CSU Long Beach one of the most sought-after institutions and a leader among the CSU campuses.

Departments within BBS:

• Environmental Health and Safety
• Energy and Utilities
• Facilities Operations (Service Response, Fiscal Operations, Payroll/Personnel, IT Services)
• Planning and Sustainability
• Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (Engineering, Fire Alarm, Electrical and Plumbing Shops)
• Building Trades (Lock, Sign, Carpentry, Paint and Auto Shops)
• Grounds and Landscaping Services
• Custodial Services
• Design and Construction Services

BBS is composed of talented and skilled employees and dedicated administrators who work hard and collaborate to achieve our mission to “Build a Better Campus Everyday.”

Job Summary

In addition to performing skilled locksmith work, the Lead Locksmith works under the Supervisor Locksmith and is responsible for providing lead work direction to a small group or crew of skilled Locksmiths, other skilled crafts workers and their assistants as well as the planning, design and oversight of the implementation and maintenance of a campus-wide master lock and key program.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising, scheduling and providing leadership to a crew of skilled Locksmiths and Maintenance Mechanics. Examines work and ensure compliance with specifications, special instructions and integrity of security systems. Serves as on-campus authoritative source of information on matters pertaining to locks, locking systems and fastening devices.
• Perform a full range of skilled locksmith work including the installation, repair, remodel and maintenance of manual and automated locks, locking systems and security devices; low voltage computerized access control systems; and door openers,
• closers and hardware.
• Prepares cost estimates and maintains records.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the locksmithing trade, including recognized safety practices. General knowledge of the California State codes relating to fire exits, door locks, hardware and fastening devices. Thorough knowledge of all types of locks, fastening devices and related hardware; including electronic locks. Ability to establish and implement a great grand, grand, or master keying system in a new building structure with multiple departmental occupancy and separate keying needs. Ability to determine staffing, material and equipment needs for individual jobs. Ability to plan, direct and supervise the work of skilled crafts workers and semi-skilled workers. Ability to read blueprints and work from plans and specifications. Ability to analyze emergency situations accurately and take prompt actions. Ability to keep records and prepare simple reports. Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position. Ability to make arithmetic computations where required.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to a high school diploma and one to two years of experience as a journey-level locksmith that included lead work coordination responsibilities and training in master key systems required.
• Equivalent to three or more years of experience as a journey-level locksmith that includes lead work coordination and execution of responsibilities in project estimating and execution, assisting and providing quality control of contracted services in a university setting, experience with electronic lock hardware and software systems and training in master key systems preferred.
• Certification in Locksmithing from a credited institution preferred.
• Formal training or certification in organizational leadership or management development preferred.
• Bachelor’s or master’s Degree preferred.

Physical Summary

Medium work - Job involves lifting heavy-weight objects (20-40 pounds) and/or 20% - 40% of the job involves standing, squatting, kneeling, or walking. May require pushing or pulling objects within the weight limits.

Licenses

A valid CA driver's license required.

Department

Beach Building Services

Classification

Lead Locksmith

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $5,998 - $8,737 per month.

Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Time Base

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a temporary position for one year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Application Procedures

Click Apply Now to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY. It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Additional Information

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu .

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Advertised: Jun 11 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Jun 25 2025 Pacific Daylight Time

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• Cal State University (CSU) Long Beach

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